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Community, LA leaders denounce ICE activity at White Memorial

Protesters gathered at White Memorial early Saturday morning as masked federal agents held a blockade outside the hospital’s emergency room entrance for hours.

From dance club to sex club, Soft Cell cheers on the freaks one final time

With 'Danceteria' tour, Marc Almond waves goodbye to seminal synth act after partner Dave Ball's passing last year. The post From dance club to sex…

ICE detains two US citizens protesting outside White Memorial Hospital, rapid response groups say

It appears the incident began after people witnessed someone being detained and taken into the hospital before a crowd of protesters came to rally against…

What Both Parties Get Wrong About Latino Voters | Mike Madrid on CNN

Live Shots: Psyched! Fest’s punk venom, shoegaze haze, and indie majesty

DIIV, 60 Juno, Frankie and the Witch Fingers brought the noise at impeccably curated indie series. The post Live Shots: Psyched! Fest’s punk venom, shoegaze…

Cempaxochitl, the Mexican marigold.

At Potrero del Sol Park. Photo by Andres Jimenez Larios. Cempaxochitl, the Mexican marigold.

How LAUSD’s famed coffee cake became this Valley bride’s wedding cake

For her big day, Micki Boden went with an old favorite from her school years — with the help of LAUSD staff.

Mayor Daniel Lurie gains power — and loses excuses

Mayor Daniel Lurie has convinced San Francisco voters to hand him more power. It’s a risky bet. Like many moderates in town, Lurie has blamed…

Gov. Newsom taps ex-spokesperson Nate Ballard, accused of domestic violence, for state commission

Ballard was in 2021 sentenced to four years probation after allegations of domestic violence. Gov. Newsom taps ex-spokesperson Nate Ballard, accused of domestic violence, for…

S.F. has ‘sole discretion’ to terminate contract that facilitates ICE use of city-owned garage

The 2022 contract gives San Francisco “sole discretion” to end its agreement with the private operator of a city garage ICE uses. S.F. has ‘sole…

Ripple Labs giving SFPD surveillance unit another 5 years of free rent, worth $5.5M

Real Time Investigation Center may continue free downtown sublease till 2032 thanks to crypto billionaire Chris Larsen Ripple Labs giving SFPD surveillance unit another 5…

Sunset Buzz: Rusty Ladle wins best chowder in San Francisco

Also: A new Japanese curry spot on Irving Street and a Spring Equinox with "a little something" on each block. Sunset Buzz: Rusty Ladle wins…

Excelsior Buzz: Donate to a local birthing center or take what you need at weekly giveaway

Now that the election season is coming to an end, let’s take a breather and dive into this week’s Excelsior Buzz. Excelsior Buzz: Donate to…

From Eastside beer to artist lofts: The Brewery Artwalk returns to Lincoln Heights

The 17-acre campus of the Brewery opens to the public this weekend for its twice-yearly artwalk.

Jane Kim declares victory in race for California insurance commissioner

Jane Kim announced her lead in the competitive race for California insurance commissioner to a crowd at Dolores Park Friday morning. Jane Kim declares victory…

With a Hi-NRG burst, ‘On the Floor’ dives again into queer nightlife and the AIDS crisis

Maria Silk and Théophylle Dcx's revamped dance piece returns, radiating fresh energy and spectral links. The post With a Hi-NRG burst, ‘On the Floor’ dives…

Skyline

At Franklin Square Park. Photo by Steven Collari. Skyline

Former clients of immigration lawyer Alexandra Lozano Kennedy can get free legal help in LA

Experienced immigration attorneys are ready to help community members who may have been victims of fraud.

Coastal Commission approves seawall, sand for battered stretch of San Clemente

Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley hailed the plan as 'a major milestone to save our critical coastal rail corridor and restore San Clemente’s iconic beaches.'